there's no time like the present

Related to word: time

Idiom

Definition

  1. An expression encouraging immediate action rather than procrastination.

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    • You've been talking about learning a new skill; there's no time like the present!

      你一直在說要學習新技能;把握當下,立即行動!

    • They've always wanted to travel; since they have time now, why not leave immediately? There's no time like the present!

      他們一直想去旅行;既然現在有時間,為什麼不馬上出發?把握當下!

    • If you want to change jobs, start looking now; there's no time like the present.

      如果你想換工作,現在就開始找吧;把握當下。